Mini ITX Build

[crazyfoo88]

Good evening! Need some help on choosing a build for my office. Currently I have an i7 950/GA X58-UD5 and 12gb ram for my main system. Run photoshop (as I am a photographer) and other stuff on this machine. Now I am looking for a portable computer I can use on site for specific photoshoots and cataloging.



Approximate Purchase Date: (3-6 weeks MAX)

Budget Range: 700 CAD Before Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Low power but powerful system. Basic x64 photoshop work.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca, ncix.com, memoryexpress.com, canadacomputers.com)

Country of Origin: Canada

Parts Preferences: Intel i3 2100 for low power consumption

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I am trying to decide what case I want. I use a software backup tool to 3x 2tb drives for backup and thinking of putting them inside this computer. Keep in mind I need this AS SMALL as possible!

 

[ukee1593]

Good evening! Need some help on choosing a build for my office. Currently I have an i7 950/GA X58-UD5 and 12gb ram for my main system. Run photoshop (as I am a photographer) and other stuff on this machine. Now I am looking for a portable computer I can use on site for specific photoshoots and cataloging.



Approximate Purchase Date: (3-6 weeks MAX)

Budget Range: 700 CAD Before Rebates

System Usage from Most to Least Important: Low power but powerful system. Basic x64 photoshop work.

Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers, OS

Preferred Website(s) for Parts: newegg.ca, ncix.com, memoryexpress.com, canadacomputers.com)

Country of Origin: Canada

Parts Preferences: Intel i3 2100 for low power consumption

Overclocking: No

SLI or Crossfire: No

Monitor Resolution: 1920x1080

Additional Comments: I am trying to decide what case I want. I use a software backup tool to 3x 2tb drives for backup and thinking of putting them inside this computer. Keep in mind I need this AS SMALL as possible!

So you plan on carrying this computer around with you to Photo-Shoots? Are you planning on powering it off a car battery or something?

With Mini-ITX you can go REALLY small ... Antec ISK series would be a bit too small?

Case I'm thinking this http://www.lian-li.com/v2/en/product/product06.php?pr_index=414&cl_index=1&sc_index=25&ss_index=64&g=spec

Anyway I'll be back in a couple of hours when I have more time ...

 

[crazyfoo88]

Photoshoots will be in locations where power will not be a problem.

I will have a 2.5" SSD and a 2.5" HDD in it, so definitely no need for HDD bays.

 

[ukee1593]

Okay ... If you haven't already bought this computer as yet, here is my build suggestion

G.SKILL F3-12800CL9D-4GBRL Ripjaws PC3-12800 4GB 2X2GB DDR3-1600 CL9-9-9-24 Core i5 1.5V Memory Kit
In Stock 42745 $42.99 $42.99

Intel Core i3 2120 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Sandy Bridge 3MB
In Stock 59192 $156.98 $156.98

Seasonic SS-350ET 350W ATX12V 20/24PIN ATX Power Supply Active PFC 80PLUS 120MM Fan OEM
Power Cord is not included
In Stock 30144 $37.58 $37.58


nGear Power Cord for Computer / Monitor 6FT NEMA5-15P to C13
In Stock 3104 $1.79 $1.79

ASUS P8H67-I Deluxe REV3.0 mITX H67 LGA1155 PCI-E16 802.11N HDMI DVI Sandy Bridge B3 Motherboard
In Stock 59322 $157.98 $157.98

Lian Li PC-Q08R Red Aluminum ITX Cube SFF Case 1X5.25 6X3.5INT USB3.0 Audio No PS
In Stock 52436 $121.98 $121.98
Shipping Estimate:

EDIT: oops, forgot that it was Canadian ...

 

[itxgamer]

Lian Li PC-Q08R Red Aluminum ITX Cube SFF Case 1X5.25 6X3.5INT USB3.0 Audio No PS
In Stock 52436 $121.98 $121.98

If you want small and portable, skip the Lian-Li PC-Q08. It's one of the largest Mini-ITX cases you can find (I have one and here's some thoughts on it). In fact, skip Lian-Li completely. They make great cases, but they are far from being the most compact.

Try this for a small case: Mini-Box M350

Or any of these: Antec ISK

If you want something a bit bigger (optical drive or discrete video) check out: TT Element Q

Any of which will handle the system that you want.